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The chance meeting occurred as ICMA staff supported activities for an international project aimed at strengthening the economic and cultural resilience of Tibetan communities.
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How collaborative experiences can enhance virtual events to bring women together
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Practical advice for you and your staff
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Ensuring accountability in government, developing meaningful attachments through civil society, and investing in the success of the community are actions incumbent upon all of us.
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While each community’s digital public engagement process varies, these key principles can guide the process in an ethical manner.
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Why letting organizational ethics “take care of itself” is a risky leadership strategy
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How an incoming county manager took major steps to restore the community’s trust from the inside out
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Cities across the globe demonstrated innovative and intuitive approaches to engaging their residents during the pandemic, setting an example for local governments in the future.
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Too often we rush to implement new ideas when really we should go slow, test our ideas, and learn how to improve them prior to implementation.